2.23.21 exit ticket - context clues

Before painting her nails, the woman pushed back her cuticles. The cuticle is the thin layer of skin that surrounds the edge of toenails and fingers.

What does cuticle mean?

• the area around fingernails and toenails

• to yell at or speak at rudely

• lively

• strange or amazing

The mouse skittered along the wall and disappeared.

What does skittered mean?

• sudden, without any prepartion

• to run quickly

• to associate closely, as in friendship

• strange or amazing

The two major roads converge near the middle of town.

What does converge mean?

• mean or unkind

• anger

• to avoid

• to meet or come together

"When Bryce and I played on the same team, we were allies. Now, we are bitter rivals," explained Christopher.

What is the meaning of allies?

• clear and understandable

• to meet or come together

• to associate closely, as in friendship

• mean or unkind

Carla is the perfect cheerleader because she has such a vibrant personality. She is always cheerful and energetic.

What does vibrant mean?

• anger

• lively

• to meet or come together

• to avoid